Statements (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:audiobook gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Helen_Oyeyemi
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Whitbread_Children's_Book_Award
gptkb:Whitbread_Award_for_Children's_Book |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Sarah_Harrison
gptkb:Dr._M._A._Harrison gptkb:the_Icarus_Girl the antagonist the father the friend the mother the stranger the mentor the teacher the bully the school counselor the doctor the aunt the cousin the neighbor the rival the grandmother the ally the psychologist the imaginary friend the family member the local child the spirit the nurse the neighbor's child the family friend the childhood friend the classmate the apparition the childhood companion the childhood enemy the childhood friend from England the childhood friend from Nigeria the childhood playmate the class bully the friend from England the friend from Nigeria the schoolmate the spirit guide the teacher's pet |
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
external conflict |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:horror
psychological horror |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Icarus Girl
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:horror_genre
young adult fiction contemporary literature |
| gptkbp:influences |
psychological horror
African folklore postcolonial literature gothic literature Nigerian folklore literary horror |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
author's childhood experiences
Oyeyemi's childhood experiences |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-84749-001-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
Jessamy Harrison
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:duality
gptkb:Ghost gptkb:friendship isolation childhood fears |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
third-person |
| gptkbp:page_count |
288
|
| gptkbp:plot |
explores themes of belonging
includes a journey of self-discovery involves supernatural elements examines family dynamics culminates in a confrontation with fear deals with cultural identity features a haunting presence follows a young girl highlights childhood trauma |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
biracial girl
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| gptkbp:publication |
hardcover
paperback |
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:2005
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:2005
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Orion_Publishing_Group
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
gptkb:Nigeria |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Icarus
gptkb:Flight childhood |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:conflict
gptkb:identity mental health |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Helen_Oyeyemi
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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